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vgyd.com With over 30 years of industry knowledge and experience, Van Gorkom Yacht Design is dedicated to the concept of innovative high performance yachts.

VAN GORKOM YACHT DESIGN LLC is fast becoming a leader in state-of-the-art yacht design and engineering within the marine industry. Through customized solutions, VGYD are providing new perspectives to make our clients' boating passions a reality. VGYD is naval architectural firm dedicated to the concept of innovative high performance yachts, both power and sail. Our in-house projects include a range of high performance sailing boats, from a 23 foot rocket to and 80 foot go-fast cruiser. We also offer marine engineering services, consulting in composite analysis, structural engineering, scantling development, and performance predictions for both sail and motor yachts.

10/01/2026

Recap of the last 2 years at VGYD

New on the drawing board at VGYD: the EXP44 - an aluminum 44 foot blue water pilothouse cutter
17/03/2025

New on the drawing board at VGYD: the EXP44 - an aluminum 44 foot blue water pilothouse cutter

Product testing on the S.Y. Griffin with a delivery from Palma de Mallorca to Antigua last November. VGYD engineered the...
17/03/2025

Product testing on the S.Y. Griffin with a delivery from Palma de Mallorca to Antigua last November. VGYD engineered the carbon fiber hardtop for this 112 foot Frers super yacht.

Fresh off the drawing board, the revamped Yarmouth 36 (its name for now), is Van Gorkom Yacht Design’s latest power boat...
19/05/2023

Fresh off the drawing board, the revamped Yarmouth 36 (its name for now), is Van Gorkom Yacht Design’s latest power boat design. This “café” styled cockpit cruiser has an elegant cool retro look to it, with influences from the 1950s and 60’s. Shades of Chris Craft and Riva stylings, combined with a “Down East” feel, gives the boat a bold but classy aesthetic. The riding surface of the hull is longitudinally stepped with a moderately tapering deadrise, producing an extremely smooth and stable ride with great sea keeping characteristics.

The Y36 will be powered by a 450 HP marine diesel engine with either a conventional outdrive or a Hamilton Jet Drive unit. The projected boat speed will be approximately 32 knots. There will be a retractable bow thruster for easier dock maneuvers. The structure will be a lightweight, impact resident composite and foam core in a vinyl ester resin matrix with carbon fiber unidirectional material in the caps of the stringers and frames, ensuring longitudinal and torsional stiffness.

The cockpit will be beautifully appointed with many classic features including a mahogany windshield frame, mahogany trim, a teak deck overlay, and rich, all-weather upholstery. This is juxtaposed with modern amenities and equipment such as a state-of-the-art sound system, a helm station with both a joy-stick and wheel, and complete navigational and system readouts. There’s also a semi-rigid, paneled sun shield for easy stowage, and a convenient swim platform with walk through access. Down below, there’s a comfortable, spacious V-berth forward, a separate head and shower, a well-equipped galley, and a teak and holly cabin sole throughout.

Combined all these features, and you have an incredibly handsome and versatile yacht. VGYD is currently interviewing boat builders for the production of this stunning craft.

Van Gorkom Yacht Design LLC
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I would like to put forward a concept as an alternative to the regurgitation of same old same old. Not because I’m tryin...
19/03/2023

I would like to put forward a concept as an alternative to the regurgitation of same old same old. Not because I’m trying to market one of my designs, but to encourage some meaningful discussions amongst the yacht racing fraternity. We now have the opportunity to utilize the incredible gains we’ve made in hydrodynamics and material science in the last ten years, and apply them to create a truly exciting class of 30 footers focused solely on the short-handed sailing enthusiast.

The keel replacement on this Evelyn 32-2 has been a significant part of a complete rebuild of this sailboat. VGYD worked...
24/10/2022

The keel replacement on this Evelyn 32-2 has been a significant part of a complete rebuild of this sailboat. VGYD worked with the owner to design and engineer an integral carbon fiber cassette box system for the new VGYD T-bulb and carbon fin

CATFish - This 28 foot powerful catamaran/tunnel hull design takes advantage of many of the performance features of a de...
11/10/2022

CATFish - This 28 foot powerful catamaran/tunnel hull design takes advantage of many of the performance features of a deep “V” and combines them with the stability of a cat hull making it great for recreational fishing. The design features a center console with spray shield and adequate seating for six. There’s also plenty of stowage for fishing gear and a bait well/cleaning station. The CATFish is powered by twin 200hp outboard engines. It was engineered as an aluminum fabricated structure, although a fiberglass “sandwich” construction process is certainly an option for the composite builder.

THE VELOCE 880 - VGYD have developed this cutting-edge design specifically for the ORC Sport Boat fleet. It is intended ...
26/08/2022

THE VELOCE 880 - VGYD have developed this cutting-edge design specifically for the ORC Sport Boat fleet. It is intended to be a highly competitive, easy-to-handle, all-round performer for inshore and offshore use.

THE VGMINI 6.5 2GVan Gorkom Yacht Design have released their second generation Mini 6.5 proto. This Mini design has the ...
18/08/2022

THE VGMINI 6.5 2G
Van Gorkom Yacht Design have released their second generation Mini 6.5 proto. This Mini design has the potential to dominate the competition and establish a whole new level of performance.

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